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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Depending on property size and complexity, usually 1-3 weeks.

If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.

You can’t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.

Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.

A professional land surveyor ensures accurate property boundaries and prevent legal disputes.

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